1540s, noun of action from impute (v.) on model of Middle French imputation, or else from Late Latin imputationem (nominative imputatio), noun of action from imputare.
权威例句
1. We apologise unreservedly for any imputation of incorrect behaviour by Mr Taylor.
我们为泰勒先生有关不当行为的非难表示诚挚道歉。
2. I could not rest under the imputation.
我受到诋毁,无法平静.
3. He resented the imputation that he had any responsibility for what she did.
把她所作的事情要他承担,这一责难,使他非常恼火.
4. Some persons understood this as an imputation on Mrs. Ducker.